Cate Blanchett and Jenna Ortega lead as best dressed stars of the festival’s opening night.

The Hollywood actress said giving people ‘that kind of escape’ was the reason she was in the entertainment business.

The Oscar-winning pair placed their hands in cement outside the TCL Chinese theatre.

It comes as the director and the Avatar cast continue their global tour to promote the highly anticipated blockbuster sequel.

The 73-year-old Alien actress takes on the role of Sam Worthington’s adopted teenage daughter in Avatar: The Way Of Water.

The film’s world premiere will take place on Tuesday.

The actor hangs up his stethoscope after 18 years as Dr Martin Ellingham this year.